Family identifies man shot, killed by Anaheim officer

Early Thursday morning, Maria Salazar wipes away tears as she views a memorial for her neighbor Martin Angel Hernandez, 21. Salazar said she's lived in the neighborhood her entire life. She said she considers Hernandez like a son and family member. Speaking of the Anaheim police she said, "They killed a son, a brother, and our family".BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNT

ANAHEIM – The family of a 21-year-old father shot and killed by an Anaheim police officer on Tuesday night identified him as Martin Angel Hernandez.

Officers responded about 9:45 p.m. Tuesday to reports of five or six males in an alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street, at least one of whom was seen with a firearm, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said.

A patrol officer shot one of the males about 15 minutes later, Dunn said. The man, later identified as Hernandez, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"He didn't deserve this," said Hernandez's stepfather, Isaias Rincon.

Rincon said he rushed to the scene of the shooting and then police drove him to the Anaheim Police Department where detectives asked him questions about his son, his friends and his lifestyle.

According to Orange County Superior Court records, a man matching Hernandez's name and date of birth has had some run-ins with the law.

In 2008, Hernandez pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal threats and was sentenced to 180 days in jail and three years' probation. In June 2009, he pleaded guilty to felony petty theft and participation in a criminal street gang. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail, three years of probation and ordered to pay restitution.

In January 2010, Hernandez pleaded guilty to one count of felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and one felony count of street terrorism. He was sentenced to 16 months in prison. In September, he was charged with misdemeanor contempt of court and was sentenced to 180 days in jail and three years of probation, court records show.

Hernandez's half-sister, Yuliana Rincon, said her brother was released from jail in December and was trying to turn his life around.

"He was trying to better his life and was looking for a job," she said. "He wanted to be part of his son's life and he would tell us he was going to change because he wanted a better life for himself."

Police have not commented on what led to the shooting, but Dunn said a shotgun was found near the man's body.

"At this time, it does not appear the suspect fired his weapon," Dunn said.

Yuliana Rincon said her brother didn't have a firearm and according to witnesses, he was running from police when he was shot.

No officers were reported injured.

After the shooting, police and Orange County sheriff's deputies with bloodhounds set up a perimeter in the area as they searched for at least one other person who was with Hernandez, Dunn said. Police did not know if that person was armed.

Early Thursday morning, Maria Salazar wipes away tears as she views a memorial for her neighbor Martin Angel Hernandez, 21. Salazar said she's lived in the neighborhood her entire life. She said she considers Hernandez like a son and family member. Speaking of the Anaheim police she said, "They killed a son, a brother, and our family". BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNT
Early on Thursday morning a memorial for officer involved shooting victim Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, had grown in the alley where he was fatally shot Tuesday evening. A woman named Priscilla, right, said she was his girlfriend and had spent the night sleeping at the memorial. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNT
The block wall in the alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue has become a message board of condolence and loss after Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, was fatally shot there by an Anaheim police officer. Police have not commented on what led to the shooting, but Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said a shotgun was found near the man's body. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The block wall in the alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue has become a message board of condolence and loss after Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, was fatally shot there by an Anaheim police officer. Here a photo of Hernandez is taped to the wall. A meesage written on his photo reads "In loving memory - Tripps forever in our hearts". BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNT
Friends and family are mourning Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, who was shot and killed in an alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street by an Anaheim police officer Tuesday evening. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Friends and family are mourning Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, who was shot and killed in an alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street by an Anaheim police officer Tuesday evening. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Police tape from a previous incident lays in the alleyway on Wednesday while police finish cleaning up the scene of an officer involved shooting in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue, Anaheim. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Martin Angel Hernandez with his 21-year-old half-sister, Yuliana Rincon, left, and his 19-year-old sister, Sonia Hernandez, right. COURTESY OF YULIANA RINCON
A bullet ricocheted off a trash bin in an alley behind the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue in Anaheim during an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The memorial for Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, continues to grow in the alley where he was fatally shot in a confrontation with Anaheim police. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The memorial for Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, continues to grow in the alley where he was fatally shot in a confrontation with Anaheim police. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The block wall in the alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue has become a message board of condolence and loss after Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, was fatally shot there by an Anaheim police officer. Police have not commented on what led to the shooting, but Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said a shotgun was found near the man's body. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Friends and family are mourning Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, who was shot and killed in an alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street by an Anaheim police officer Tuesday evening. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Fresh tagging memorializes Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, who was shot and killed in an alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street by an Anaheim police officer Tuesday evening. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Friends and family are mourning Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, who was shot and killed in an alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street by an Anaheim police officer Tuesday evening. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim police officers responded at about 9:45 p.m. to reports of five or six males in an alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue, at least one of whom was seen with a firearm, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said. An officer shot one of the males about 15 minutes later, Dunn said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Mourners have left donations for the family of Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, at a memorial where he was shot by an Anaheim police officer. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Early Thursday morning, Maria Salazar wipes away tears as she views a memorial for her neighbor Martin Angel Hernandez, 21. Salazar said she's lived in the neighborhood her entire life. She said she considers Hernandez like a son and family member. Speaking of the Anaheim police she said, "They killed a son, a brother, and our family". BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNT
A woman who identified herself as Priscilla said she was the girlfriend of Martin Angel Hernandez, 21. Early Thursday morning, she said she spent the night sleeping near the spot where Hernandez was fatally shot by an Anaheim police officer. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Fresh graffiti was painted on a wall near where a man was shot Tuesday evening by an Anaheim police officer. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, of Anaheim, was shot and killed on Tuesday night while police were investigating reports of someone with a firearm. COURTESY OF YULIANA RINCON
Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, of Anaheim, was killed in a shooting involving a police officer in Anaheim. He is survived by his nearly 3-year-old son, Zahid. COURTESY OF YULIANA RINCON
Two bullet holes were visible in a block wall near where an officer-involved shooting left one man dead in Anaheim. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Two bullet holes were visible in a block wall near where an officer-involved shooting left one man dead in Anaheim. Near one hole, at right, an Anaheim police officer helps an employee of Ocean Blue Environmental Services as he cleans up the blood from the previous night's incident. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim police officers help employees of Ocean Blue Environmental Services as they clean up the blood from an officer-involved shooting from the previous night. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
While cleaning up after the investigation of an officer-involved shooting was completed, employees of Ocean Blue Environmental Services use the bumper of an Anaheim police car to retrieve a concrete piece from the top of a block wall. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Anaheim police officers help employees of Ocean Blue Environmental Services on Wednesday morning as they clean up the blood from an officer-involved shooting from the previous night. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Notes of loss and condolence are part of a memorial for police involved shooting victim Martin Angel Hernandez, 21. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
A photo of Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, seen in happier days, is taped to a block wall near where he was fatally shot in an officer-ivolved shooting Tuesday evening. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Martin Angel Hernandez is survived by his nearly 3-year-old son, Zahid. COURTESY OF YULIANA RINCON
There were two bullet holes visible in a block wall near where a fatal officer-involved shooting took place. At about 9:45 p.m., officers responded to reports of five or six males in an alley in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue, at least one of whom was seen with a firearm, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said. An officer shot one of the males about 15 minutes later, Dunn said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
An Anaheim patrol officer shot and killed a gunman Tuesday night in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street. Police continue to search for at least one other suspect, authorities said. Courtesy of On Scene TV
Early on Thursday morning a memorial for officer involved shooting victim Martin Angel Hernandez, 21, had grown in the alley where he was fatally shot Tuesday evening. Police have not commented on what led to the shooting, but Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said a shotgun was found near the man's body. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Wednesday morning, Anaheim police officers help employees of Ocean Blue Environmental Services as they clean up the blood from an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday night. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
There were two bullet holes visible in a block wall near the location of a fatal officer-involved shooting. Near one hole, right, an Anaheim police officer helps an employee of Ocean Blue Environmental Services as he cleans up the blood from the incident. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Police and Orange County sheriff's deputies with bloodhounds set up a perimeter in the area late Tuesday night as they searched for at least one other suspect who was with the now-deceased suspect, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said. Police did not know if that person was armed. Courtesy of On Scene TV
Anaheim police officers help employees of Ocean Blue Environmental Services as they clean up the blood from an officer-involved shooting from the previous night. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Police and Orange County sheriff's deputies with bloodhounds set up a perimeter in the area late Tuesday night as they searched for at least one other suspect who was with the now-deceased suspect, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said. Police did not know if that person was armed. Courtesy of On Scene TV
While cleaning up after the investigation of an officer involved shooting was completed, employees of Ocean Blue Environmental Services use the bumper of an Anaheim police car to retrieve a concrete piece from the top of a block wall. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
An Anaheim patrol officer shot and killed a gunman Tuesday night in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street. Police continue to search for at least one other suspect, authorities said. Courtesy of On Scene TV
Wednesday morning, Anaheim police officers help employees of Ocean Blue Environmental Services as they clean up the blood from an officer involved shooting from the previous night. A male was killed in a shooting involving a police officer in Anaheim on Tuesday night while police were investigating reports of someone with a firearm, authorities said. BRUCE CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Police and Orange County sheriff's deputies with bloodhounds set up a perimeter in the area late Tuesday night as they searched for at least one other suspect who was with the now-deceased suspect, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said. Police did not know if that person was armed. Courtesy of On Scene TV
Police and Orange County sheriff's deputies with bloodhounds set up a perimeter in the area late Tuesday night as they searched for at least one other suspect who was with the now-deceased suspect, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said. Police did not know if that person was armed. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV
An Anaheim patrol officer shot and killed a gunman Tuesday night in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street. Police continue to search for at least one other suspect, authorities said. Courtesy of On Scene TV
An Anaheim patrol officer shot and killed a gunman Tuesday night in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street. Police continue to search for at least one other suspect, authorities said. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV
An Anaheim patrol officer shot and killed a gunman Tuesday night in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street. Police continue to search for at least one other suspect, authorities said. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV
An Anaheim patrol officer shot and killed a gunman Tuesday night in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street. Police continue to search for at least one other suspect, authorities said. Courtesy of On Scene TV
An Anaheim patrol officer shot and killed a gunman Tuesday night in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street. Police continue to search for at least one other suspect, authorities said. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV
Police and Orange County sheriff's deputies with bloodhounds set up a perimeter in the area late Tuesday night as they searched for at least one other suspect who was with the now-deceased suspect, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said. Police did not know if that person was armed. CCourtesy of On Scene TV
Police and Orange County sheriff's deputies with bloodhounds set up a perimeter in the area late Tuesday night as they searched for at least one other suspect who was with the now-deceased suspect, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said. Police did not know if that person was armed. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV
An Anaheim patrol officer shot and killed a gunman Tuesday night in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street. Police continue to search for at least one other suspect, authorities said. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV
Police and Orange County sheriff's deputies with bloodhounds set up a perimeter in the area late Tuesday night as they searched for at least one other suspect who was with the now-deceased suspect, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said. Police did not know if that person was armed. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV
Police and Orange County sheriff's deputies with bloodhounds set up a perimeter in the area late Tuesday night as they searched for at least one other suspect who was with the now-deceased suspect, Anaheim police Sgt. Robert Dunn said. Police did not know if that person was armed. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV
An Anaheim patrol officer shot and killed a gunman Tuesday night in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street. Police continue to search for at least one other suspect, authorities said. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV
An Anaheim patrol officer shot and killed a gunman Tuesday night in the 100 block of East Wakefield Avenue near Haster Street. Police continue to search for at least one other suspect, authorities said. COURTESY OF ON SCENE TV

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